Date: 28 Feb 2014
Passage: Exodus 21:28-32
Ownership of an animal implies responsibility. How should we behave as owners of pets?
Date: 27 Feb 2014
Passage: Exodus 21:22-27
Injuring a pregnant woman is taken seriously in ancient Israelite law. How should this shape our present-day attitude towards abortion?
Date: 26 Feb 2014
Passage: Exodus 21:18-21
A very clear distinction is made between wilful and unintentional murders (21:18-21). Let parents be very careful in training up their children, setting good examples in controlling their passions, praying for them and taking heed not to provoke them to anger. If we have done wrong either directly or indirectly, we must also be willing to make good.
Date: 25 Feb 2014
Passage: Exodus 21:12-17
Why do you think the death penalty was imposed when an Israelite attacked or cursed either or both of his parents?
Date: 24 Feb 2014
Passage: Exodus 21:1-11
The concept of slavery in ancient Israel is very different from that practiced in the American colonies during the 17th and 18th Centuries (21:2-6). How does the humane side of Jewish slavery affect your attitude towards those who work under you?
Date: 22 Feb 2014
Passage: Exodus 20:22-26
What did God’s instructions to Israel as to how He should be worshipped remind you of worshipping Him in spirit and in truth (Jn 4:24)?